What To Buy The Feminists In Your Life

Laia GarciaDec 4, 2017 4:00 PM

They say there's no ethical consumption under capitalism, but it's the holidays, dammit, and we'll spend some money on our friends — and ourselves — if we want to! You probably think all the badass feminists in your life are incredibly difficult to shop for, but the prospect need not bring fear into your heart, because we've gathered the coolest tees, pins, books, music, and other #1 must-haves for the womyn in your life. Whether you're shopping for your best friend, your grandchild, or your parent, we've got you covered.

Gather 'round, pour some tea, blast your favorite riot grrrl record, get to shopping, and treat yourself and those you love. Protect us from what we want, indeed.

This soft tee by artist Grace Miceli features text inspired by the poem "I Want A President," written by artist Zoe Leonard in 1992.

In 1985 the Guerrilla Girls, an anonymous group of female artists who joined forces to denounce sexism and racism in the art world, began a poster campaign to spread their message. "The Advantages of Being A Woman Artist," is one their most iconic works, featuring tongue-in-cheek points including: Working without the pressure of success, and Being included in revised versions of art history; this poster makes a perfect statement in any room.

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This iconic emblem has been a symbol of women's liberation since 1969, when Robin Morgan designed it as part of her work with the New York Radical Women.

A record player is one of those things that people always mean to buy for themselves and never get around to, which means it's a perfect present. If your giftee already owns a record player, then consider giving them records of iconic female performers like Selena, St. Vincent, Alanis, and Janet.

Wendy is such an incredible book that you might be surprised it was written by a man. It tells the story of Wendy, an artist and wannabe Art Star, and her adventures in the alternative underground. It's as close to perfect as a graphic novel can ever be.

Hellen Jo is a super cool artist from LA — you should definitely check out her art — and this T-shirt takes the iconic battlecry from Bikini Kill's Kathleen Hanna (and turns into the go-to winter sweatshirt).

It's true everybody already owns too many tote bags, but this one by Radical Indigenous Survivance & Empowerment (R.I.S.E.), an activist group dedicated to the education, dissemination, and evolution of Indigenous art and culture, trumps them all.

Summertime (or year-round, if you live in a sunny, tropical place) means beach time, and for those truly dedicated to spending hours in the surf and sun, an oversized towel is essential. This one has a design by Yayoi Kusama in her signature circles. We love functional art.